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(After Anna Pictonā€™s ā€œIā€™m not just a girlā€)

My body is an art,Ā 

myself a masterpiece of freckled flesh and bones that creakĀ 

Iā€™m tired of our overkill attitudes trying to be unique

We can be ourselves without the approval that we seek

We are more than what we want to be for a lover or our friends. ā€˜

In our quest for individuality, it feels it has no end

We donā€™t have to simplify ourselves to fit a mold

Girls are more that silly

Ā we have dreamsĀ 

Ā we are bold

I am not just a girl

Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā I am more than just my gender or my breasts

Iā€™ve got smartsm wits and charm

Ā I always ace my tests

We have voices, we have passion

It’s time to take actionĀ 

Ā Dismantle that glass ceilingĀ 

Be valid in our feelings

That through our efforts and our strength

We will overcome patriarchy

Janey Locander is a Senior at Augustana College who is currently finishing up her studies in WGSS, Psychology, and Creative Writing. She is currently the head of the Writing Team for Augustanaā€™s chapter. She has a passion for reading, writing, and advocacy. She prides herself on being actively involved on campus through her delivery service Hey Janey and Co as well as slew of other clubs and activities. Off campus she has been featured in a lot of publications and programs across the Quad Cities including the Quad City Times, Midwest Writing Center's YEW internship Love Girls Magazine, and so much more. She hopes you enjoy her words as they are her world.